82 FR 28596 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 120 (June 23, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 120 (June 23, 2017)
| Page Range | 28596-28599 | |
| FR Document | 2017-13129 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 120 (Friday, June 23, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 28596-28599] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-13129] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0622; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-192-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318 and A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, - 212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, - 131, -211, [[Page 28597]] -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of a vertical strut penetrating through the cabin floor during an emergency water landing and on airframe ground contact at certain speeds/accelerations. This proposed AD would require modification of the fuselage structure at frame (FR) 65. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 7, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office-EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0622; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0622; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-192-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0212, dated October 25, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A318 and A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, - 231, and -232 airplanes. The MCAI states: In service occurrences were reported where, as a consequence [during an emergency water landing and] of an airframe ground contact above certified vertical speed/vertical acceleration, the vertical strut at Frame (FR) 65 penetrated through the cabin floor. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to injury of occupants and/or delays during emergency evacuation. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus developed mod 153724, a structural change which prevents the central vertical strut at FR65 to pass through the cabin floor, and issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320-53-1262 to provide instructions for installation of this modification on aeroplanes in service. After SB A320-53-1262 was issued, incorrect MSN [manufacturer serial number] allocations and configuration definitions were identified in it. Consequently Airbus revised that SB, and in addition issued SB A320-53-1333 and SB A320-53-1334. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification of the fuselage structure at FR65. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0622. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following Airbus service information: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1262, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, Revision 01, dated July 29, 2016; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1333, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, dated July 29, 2016; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1334, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated July 29, 2016. The service information describes procedures for modifying the fuselage structure at FR 65. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane configurations. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 1,123 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 28598]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification.......................... 18 work-hours x $85 per $16,600 $18,130 $20,359,990 hour = $1,530. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0622; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 192-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 7, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 153724 was embodied in production. (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This proposed AD was prompted by reports of a vertical strut penetrating through the cabin floor during an emergency water landing and on airframe ground contact at certain speeds/ accelerations. We are issuing this AD to prevent the central vertical strut at frame (FR) 65 from penetrating through the cabin floor in certain conditions, which could lead to injury of occupants and delays during an emergency evacuation. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the fuselage structure at FR 65, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. (1) For Model A318 and A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, - 212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes, as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1262, Revision 01, dated July 29, 2016: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1262, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, Revision 01, dated July 29, 2016. (2) For Model A320-211, -212, -214, -232, and -233 airplanes, as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1333, dated July 29, 2016: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1333, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, dated July 29, 2016. (3) For Model A321-211, -213, and -231 airplanes as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1334, dated July 29, 2016: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1334, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated July 29, 2016. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in [[Page 28599]] an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0212, dated October 25, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0622. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-13129 Filed 6-22-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability for this AD, if requested using the procedures
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to Diamond Aircraft found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Industries GmbH Model DA 42, DA 42 M– ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer,
air commerce by prescribing regulations NG, and DA 42 NG airplanes, serial numbers FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
42.004 through 42.427, 42.AC001 through Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
for practices, methods, and procedures telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–
the Administrator finds necessary for 42.AC151, 42.M001 through 42.M026,
42.N001 through 42.N067, 42.N100 through 4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before
safety in air commerce. This regulation using any approved AMOC on any airplane
42.N129, 42.NC001 through 42.NC008, and
is within the scope of that authority 42.MN001 through 42.MN033, certificated in to which the AMOC applies, notify your
because it addresses an unsafe condition any category. appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
that is likely to exist or develop on FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
action. Air Transport Association of America (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
Regulatory Findings a manufacturer or other source, use these
(e) Reason actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications This AD was prompted by mandatory actions are considered FAA-approved if they
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) are approved by the State of Design Authority
under Executive Order 13132. This originated by an aviation authority of another (or their delegated agent). You are required
proposed AD would not have a country to identify and correct an unsafe to assure the product is airworthy before it
substantial direct effect on the States, on condition on an aviation product. The MCAI is returned to service.
the relationship between the national describes the unsafe condition as crack
Government and the States, or on the formation on the flap bell crank. We are (h) Related Information
distribution of power and issuing this AD to prevent failure of the flap Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
responsibilities among the various bell crank, which could result in reduced Agency (EASA) AD No. 2017–0074, dated
levels of government. control. April 28, 2017. You may examine the MCAI
For the reasons discussed above, I on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
(f) Actions and Compliance by searching for and locating Docket No.
certify this proposed regulation:
Unless already done, do the following FAA–2017–0638. For service information
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
actions: related to this AD, contact Diamond Aircraft
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (1) Inspect the flap bell crank, part number Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra+e 5, A–2700
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (P/N) D60–2757–11–00, and modify the flap Wiener Neustadt, Austria, telephone: +43
the DOT Regulatory Policies and control system by installing two spacers, P/ 2622 26700; fax: +43 2622 26780; email:
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, N DS BU2–10–06–0065–C, where the flap office@diamond-air.at; Internet: http://
1979), actuator rod end bearing is connected to the www.diamondaircraft.com. You may review
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation flap bell crank, following the Instructions this referenced service information at the
in Alaska, and section in Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
(4) Will not have a significant (DAI) Work Instruction WI–MSB 42–126/WI– Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
economic impact, positive or negative, MSB 42NG–066, dated March 27, 2017 on the availability of this material at the
on a substantial number of small entities (single document), as specified in DAI FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
under the criteria of the Regulatory Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42–126/
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June
MSB 42NG–066, dated March 27, 2017
Flexibility Act. 19, 2017.
(single document), at whichever of the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 following compliance times occurs later: Pat Mullen,
(i) Before exceeding 600 hours time-in- Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation service (TIS), and repetitively thereafter at Aircraft Certification Service.
safety, Incorporation by reference, intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS. [FR Doc. 2017–13139 Filed 6–22–17; 8:45 am]
Safety. (ii) Within the next 100 hours TIS after the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
The Proposed Amendment effective date of this AD or within the next
6 months after the effective date of this AD,
Accordingly, under the authority whichever occurs first, and repetitively
delegated to me by the Administrator, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 hours
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part TIS.
Federal Aviation Administration
39 as follows: (2) If any discrepancies are found during
any inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS this AD, before further flight, replace the flap 14 CFR Part 39
DIRECTIVES bell crank with an improved part, P/N D60– [Docket No. FAA–2017–0622; Directorate
2757–11–00_01, following the Instructions Identifier 2016–NM–192–AD]
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 section in DAI Work Instruction WI–MSB
continues to read as follows: 42–126/WI–MSB 42NG–066, dated March 27, RIN 2120–AA64
2017 (single document), as specified in DAI
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42–126/ Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
MSB 42NG–066, dated March 27, 2017 Airplanes
§ 39.13 [Amended]
(single document). Installing P/N D60–2757–
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 11–00_01 terminates the repetitive AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the following new AD: Administration (FAA), DOT.
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inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH: Docket this AD. This installation as terminating ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
No. FAA–2017–0638; Directorate action may be done in lieu of the inspections (NPRM).
Identifier 2017–CE–018–AD. required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(a) Comments Due Date (g) Other FAA AD Provisions SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
The following provisions also apply to this airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
We must receive comments by August 7,
2017. AD: Airbus Model A318 and A319 series
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214,
(b) Affected ADs (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and
None. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
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–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. International Branch, ANM–116, allocations and configuration definitions
This proposed AD was prompted by Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, were identified in it. Consequently Airbus
reports of a vertical strut penetrating 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA revised that SB, and in addition issued SB
through the cabin floor during an 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; A320–53–1333 and SB A320–53–1334.
For the reason described above, this
emergency water landing and on fax 425–227–1149. [EASA] AD requires modification of the
airframe ground contact at certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: fuselage structure at FR65.
speeds/accelerations. This proposed AD
would require modification of the Comments Invited You may examine the MCAI in the
fuselage structure at frame (FR) 65. We We invite you to send any written AD docket on the Internet at http://
are proposing this AD to address the relevant data, views, or arguments about www.regulations.gov by searching for
unsafe condition on these products. this proposed AD. Send your comments and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
DATES: We must receive comments on to an address listed under the 0622.
this proposed AD by August 7, 2017. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Related Service Information Under 1
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, FAA–2017–0622; Directorate Identifier CFR Part 51
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2016–NM–192–AD’’ at the beginning of
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following your comments. We specifically invite Airbus has issued the following
methods: comments on the overall regulatory, Airbus service information:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will 1262, excluding Appendix 01 and
instructions for submitting comments. consider all comments received by the including Appendix 02, Revision 01,
• Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this dated July 29, 2016;
• Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD based on those comments.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
We will post all comments we
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 1333, excluding Appendix 01 and
receive, without change, to http://
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., including Appendix 02, dated July 29,
www.regulations.gov, including any
Washington, DC 20590. 2016; and
personal information you provide. We
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail will also post a report summarizing each • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 substantive verbal contact we receive 1334, excluding Appendix 01 and
p.m., Monday through Friday, except about this proposed AD. including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
Federal holidays. July 29, 2016.
For service information identified in Discussion The service information describes
this NPRM, contact Airbus, The European Aviation Safety Agency procedures for modifying the fuselage
Airworthiness Office–EIAS, 1 Rond (EASA), which is the Technical Agent structure at FR 65. These documents are
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac for the Member States of the European distinct since they apply to different
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness airplane configurations. This service
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email Directive 2016–0212, dated October 25, information is reasonably available
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 2016 (referred to after this as the because the interested parties have
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness access to it through their normal course
may view this referenced service Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct of business or by the means identified
information at the FAA, Transport an unsafe condition for certain Airbus in the ADDRESSES section.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Model A318 and A319 series airplanes;
SW., Renton, WA. For information on Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231, FAA’s Determination and Requirements
the availability of this material at the –232, and –233 airplanes; and Model of This Proposed AD
FAA, call 425–227–1221. A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, This product has been approved by
Examining the AD Docket –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. The the aviation authority of another
MCAI states: country, and is approved for operation
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// In service occurrences were reported in the United States. Pursuant to our
www.regulations.gov by searching for where, as a consequence [during an bilateral agreement with the State of
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– emergency water landing and] of an airframe Design Authority, we have been notified
ground contact above certified vertical speed/ of the unsafe condition described in the
0622; or in person at the Docket vertical acceleration, the vertical strut at
Management Facility between 9 a.m. MCAI and service information
Frame (FR) 65 penetrated through the cabin referenced above. We are proposing this
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, floor.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket This condition, if not corrected, could lead
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
contains this proposed AD, the to injury of occupants and/or delays during information and determined an unsafe
regulatory evaluation, any comments emergency evacuation. condition exists and is likely to exist or
received, and other information. The To address this potential unsafe condition, develop on other products of these same
street address for the Docket Operations Airbus developed mod 153724, a structural type designs.
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in change which prevents the central vertical
strut at FR65 to pass through the cabin floor, Costs of Compliance
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
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and issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320–53– We estimate that this proposed AD
be available in the AD docket shortly 1262 to provide instructions for installation
after receipt. of this modification on aeroplanes in service.
affects 1,123 airplanes of U.S. registry.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: After SB A320–53–1262 was issued, incorrect We estimate the following costs to
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, MSN [manufacturer serial number] comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Modification ...................................... 18 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,530 ....................... $16,600 $18,130 $20,359,990
Authority for This Rulemaking PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS –231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and Model
DIRECTIVES A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213,
Title 49 of the United States Code –231, and –232 airplanes, as identified in
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1262,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Revision 01, dated July 29, 2016: Airbus
continues to read as follows:
section 106, describes the authority of Service Bulletin A320–53–1262, excluding
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Revision 01, dated July 29, 2016.
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) For Model A320–211, –212, –214, –232,
detail the scope of the Agency’s
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding and –233 airplanes, as identified in Airbus
authority. Service Bulletin A320–53–1333, dated July
We are issuing this rulemaking under the following new airworthiness
directive (AD): 29, 2016: Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 1333, excluding Appendix 01 and including
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0622; Appendix 02, dated July 29, 2016.
General requirements.’’ Under that Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–192–AD. (3) For Model A321–211, –213, and –231
section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) Comments Due Date airplanes as identified in Airbus Service
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Bulletin A320–53–1334, dated July 29, 2016:
We must receive comments by August 7,
air commerce by prescribing regulations Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1334,
2017.
excluding Appendix 01 and including
for practices, methods, and procedures
(b) Affected ADs Appendixes 02 and 03, dated July 29, 2016.
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation None. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
is within the scope of that authority (c) Applicability The following provisions also apply to this
because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD applies to the airplanes identified AD:
that is likely to exist or develop on in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
products identified in this rulemaking of this AD, certificated in any category, all (AMOCs): The Manager, International
action. manufacturer serial numbers, except those on Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
which Airbus Modification 153724 was Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
Regulatory Findings embodied in production. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
(1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
We determined that this proposed AD In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
would not have federalism implications and –122 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113, request to your principal inspector or local
under Executive Order 13132. This Flight Standards District Office, as
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
proposed AD would not have a (3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214, appropriate. If sending information directly
substantial direct effect on the States, on –231, –232, and –233 airplanes. to the manager of the International Branch,
the relationship between the national (4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131, send it to the attention of the person
Government and the States, or on the –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
distribution of power and
(d) Subject AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
responsibilities among the various any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
levels of government. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
For the reasons discussed above, I inspector, the manager of the local flight
certify this proposed regulation: (e) Reason standards district office/certificate holding
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This proposed AD was prompted by district office.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; reports of a vertical strut penetrating through (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the the cabin floor during an emergency water requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures landing and on airframe ground contact at actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); certain speeds/accelerations. We are issuing be accomplished using a method approved
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in this AD to prevent the central vertical strut by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
at frame (FR) 65 from penetrating through the 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
Alaska; and the European Aviation Safety Agency
4. Will not have a significant cabin floor in certain conditions, which
could lead to injury of occupants and delays (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
economic impact, positive or negative, Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
during an emergency evacuation.
on a substantial number of small entities the DOA, the approval must include the
under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance DOA-authorized signature.
Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
compliance times specified, unless already service information contains procedures or
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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done. tests that are identified as RC, those
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation procedures and tests must be done to comply
(g) Modification with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Within 72 months after the effective date not identified as RC are recommended. Those
Safety.
of this AD, modify the fuselage structure at procedures and tests that are not identified
The Proposed Amendment FR 65, in accordance with the as RC may be deviated from using accepted
Accomplishment Instructions of the methods in accordance with the operator’s
Accordingly, under the authority applicable service bulletin specified in maintenance or inspection program without
delegated to me by the Administrator, paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (1) For Model A318 and A319 series the procedures and tests identified as RC can
39 as follows: airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214, be done and the airplane can be put back in
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an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or also require replacing each escape slide FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
changes to procedures or tests identified as pack assembly having a certain part Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
RC require approval of an AMOC. number with a new escape slide pack International Branch, ANM–116,
(i) Related Information assembly. We are proposing this AD to Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing address the unsafe condition on these 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA products. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0212, dated fax 425–227–1149.
October 25, 2016, for related information.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by August 7, 2017. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Comments Invited
by searching for and locating Docket No. using the procedures found in 14 CFR We invite you to send any written
FAA–2017–0622. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(2) For more information about this AD, relevant data, views, or arguments about
methods: this proposed AD. Send your comments
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to to an address listed under the
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; instructions for submitting comments. FAA–2017–0556; Directorate Identifier
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. • Fax: 202–493–2251. 2016–NM–098–AD’’ at the beginning of
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- • Mail: U.S. Department of your comments. We specifically invite
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments on the overall regulatory,
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room economic, environmental, and energy
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; Washington, DC 20590. consider all comments received by the
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD based on those comments.
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http://
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2,
2017. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 www.regulations.gov, including any
p.m., Monday through Friday, except personal information you provide. We
Michael Kaszycki,
Federal holidays. will also post a report summarizing each
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
For Airbus service information substantive verbal contact we receive
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus, about this proposed AD.
[FR Doc. 2017–13129 Filed 6–22–17; 8:45 am]
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Discussion
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 On November 13, 2012, we issued AD
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email 2012–23–10, Amendment 39–17266 (77
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FR 70369, November 26, 2012) (‘‘AD
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet http://www.airbus.com. For 2012–23–10’’). AD 2012–23–10 requires
Federal Aviation Administration
Zodiac Aerospace service information actions intended to correct an unsafe
identified in this NPRM, contact Air condition for all Airbus Model A318,
14 CFR Part 39
Cruisers, Cage Code 70167, 1747 State A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0556; Directorate
Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727– Since we issued AD 2012–23–10, we
Identifier 2016–NM–098–AD] have determined that it may no longer
3935; telephone: (732) 681–3527;
RIN 2120–AA64 Internet: http://www. address the unsafe condition, and that it
zodiacaerospace.com. You may view is necessary to replace each escape slide
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus this referenced service information at pack assembly having a certain part
Airplanes the FAA, Transport Airplane number with a new escape slide pack
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., assembly having a certain part number,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation or modify the escape slide pack.
Administration (FAA), DOT. Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, The European Aviation Safety Agency
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
(NPRM). call 425–227–1221.
for the Member States of the European
Examining the AD Docket Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0043,
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–23– You may examine the AD docket on dated March 4, 2016 (referred to after
10, which applies to all Airbus Model the Internet at http:// this as the Mandatory Continuing
A318 series airplanes; Model A319 www.regulations.gov by searching for Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
series airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
–214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes; 0556; or in person at the Docket for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320,
and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, Management Facility between 9 a.m. and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, states:
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AD 2012–23–10 requires modifying the except Federal holidays. The AD docket Two occurrences were reported on Airbus
affected slide rafts. Since we issued AD contains this proposed AD, the A320 family aeroplanes where the escape
2012–23–10, we received a report that regulatory evaluation, any comments slide raft inflation system did not deploy
Air Cruisers developed a modification received, and other information. The when activated. This was due to the rotation
of the cable guide in a direction, which
of the slide and slide/raft, which is part street address for the Docket Operations resulted in jamming of the inflation control
of the escape slide pack assembly, to office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in cable. Additionally, one case was reported
improve its deployment. This proposed the ADDRESSES section. Comments will where the system did not deploy properly
AD would retain the requirements of AD be available in the AD docket shortly due to a cracked inflation hose fitting.
2012–23–10. This proposed AD would after receipt. Investigation conducted by Air Cruisers
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 7, 2017. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 28596 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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